Keeping the backhoe mounted

[LBrown59]

I've never had the hoe off my BX23 since I got it in 2004
I mow with it .
Never have to mess with conecting /disconecting hoses etc!

 

[linuxman51]

If you have someone to guide you it probably is easy. Doing it alone you have to figure alignments and distances. I know you can leave the MMM hanging and use the hoe, but I'm wondering about the other way.

nah it's not a big deal by yourself. the first time or two you may be a little slow, but after that it's really easy to drop the hoe off with no help at

 

[DavesTractor]

So the hoe uses the 3 pt hitch as part of its structural integrity?

They just store there, they are not part of the structure for the backhoe. They just pin up to keep them handy so they do not have to be removed from the tractor and stored.

 

[jimpen]

They just store there, they are not part of the structure for the backhoe. They just pin up to keep them handy so they do not have to be removed from the tractor and stored.

So then I don't have to drop the hoe? I think I would have to swap out the hydraulics because doesn't it control lifting the deck?

 

[DavesTractor]

So then I don't have to drop the hoe? I think I would have to swap out the hydraulics because doesn't it control lifting the deck?

I believe you do need to drop the hoe. When the three-point arms are just in "storage" position, the mower will not raise and lower. 5 minutes to drop the backhoe, tops, once you get the hang of it. Most guys prefer to have less weight when finish mowing anyway.

 

[jimpen]

I believe you do need to drop the hoe. When the three-point arms are just in "storage" position, the mower will not raise and lower. 5 minutes to drop the backhoe, tops, once you get the hang of it. Most guys prefer to have less weight when finish mowing anyway.

I dropped it today.

The deck is raised and lowered in concert with the 3pt upper loader frame.

But I have nice flouresecent yellow paint marks on my barn floor to guide me now. :yuck:

 

[rmorey]

Jimpen, Do you have any pics of your hoe. I'm trying to understand why it's so tricky. :confused3:

My hoe drops in 30 seconds. Pull 2 pins set the stabilizers and bucket on the ground, disconnect the hydraulics and drive away. :thumbsup:

 

[jimpen]

My hoe drops in 30 seconds. Pull 2 pins set the stabilizers and bucket on the ground, disconnect the hydraulics and drive away. :thumbsup:

The drop isn't really the problem. The re-attach is the problem.

It's about two inches either way, backing up to put it back on.

 

[rmorey]

My tractor has a frame mounted connection at the front under the loader bolts and another at the hitch. I just back over the frame until I'm close enough to connect the hoe to the remotes.

Then I can adjust the height and tilt of the frame with the stabilizers and bucket to allow it to align, then back up into place and insert pins. Takes about 3 minutes.

 

[DavesTractor]

I dropped it today.

The deck is raised and lowered in concert with the 3pt upper loader frame.

But I have nice flouresecent yellow paint marks on my barn floor to guide me now. :yuck:

There is a guy here on TBN that sets his backhoe down on a metal frame with casters. If you are doing this on a concrete floor, that makes it really simple for sure. Great idea, and it allows a guy to roll the backhoe attachment back to a corner or something if need be to get it out of the way.